Stuck between the Tata Harrier EV and Kia EV9? You’re not alone — both target Indian suv buyers, but the Tata Harrier EV edges ahead on ARAI range (627 km vs 561 km), and the Tata Harrier EV undercuts on entry price (₹21.49L vs ₹129.90L). Here’s the honest verdict — specs, real-world range, charging, 5-year cost and features, side by side.

Tata Harrier EV vs Kia EV9

Tata Harrier EV - electric car

Tata Harrier EV

SUV

Starting price₹21.49 L
Real-world range460 km (real)
Battery65 kWh
Power160 hp
Top speed180 km/h
Kia EV9 - electric car

Kia EV9

SUV

Starting price₹129.90 L
Real-world range440 km (real)
Battery99.8 kWh
Power379 hp
Top speed200 km/h
Verdict: Pick Tata Harrier EV if value matters most; choose Kia EV9 if performance is your thing.

Detailed spec comparison

SpecTata Harrier EVKia EV9
Ex-showroom (Delhi)₹2,149,000₹12,990,000
Battery (kWh)6599.8
Range ARAI (km)627561
Range real-world (km)460440
Motor power (hp)160379
Torque (Nm)315700
Top speed (km/h)180200
0–100 km/h (sec)7.36
Fast charging (kW)120350
Fast charge 10→80 (min)2524
AC full charge (hrs)8.510
Boot space (L)502828
Ground clearance (mm)200179

Green cell = better value for that spec. Based on base/top variant.

All variants & prices

Tata Harrier EV

Adventure 65 RWD₹21.49 L
Empowered+ 75 QWD₹30.23 L

Kia EV9

GT Line AWD₹129.90 L

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

The verdict in 30 seconds

Pick the Tata Harrier EV if you want longer real-world range and lower entry price. Pick the Kia EV9 if you value faster DC charging.

What buyers ask

Which has the better real-world range?

ARAI rates the Harrier EV at 627 km and the EV9 at 561 km. Our real-world estimate (~75% of ARAI) puts them at 470 km vs 420 km respectively — the Harrier EV edges out by 50 km in mixed city + highway driving.

Which is cheaper to own over 5 years?

Both EVs run at roughly ₹1.0–1.5/km, so the 5-year ownership gap is driven by sticker price and depreciation. The Tata Harrier EV is ~₹108.41L cheaper to start, which typically translates to ₹1.2–1.5L lower 5-year TCO. Use the TCO calculator for your exact variant.

Which is faster to charge?

Peak DC rate is 120 kW for the Harrier EV vs 350 kW for the EV9. 10–80% takes 25 min vs 24 min — the EV9 is faster on a long highway stop.

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Last updated: June 2026 · Specs sourced from official manufacturer pages and CarDekho. Real-world range estimates use a 75% ARAI multiplier based on typical Indian conditions.